Mysterious Millersburg death of Motter the peddler
In Millersburg Dauphin county a Salem style tale unfolds as Samuel Motter a county known patent medicine peddler dies after a violent religious mock rite. Witnesses report a terrifying vision of a beast and horns as Motter disperses beer and bread claiming he is the evil one before collapsing into agony.
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Harrisburg
Millersburg
Dauphin County
Fas Place
Samuel Motter
Motter
Plain Countryman Opposes Ohio excursionists Visit
A rural townsman voices strong opposition to sending a committee to Atlanta to meet Ohio excursionists. He asserts Yankees have loaned money, taken mortgages, and plan to take possession, declaring he fought four years in the war and prefers separate but neighboring lands between the big waters. He says he will stay local and let others stay up above.
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At- Tanta
Ohio
Hancock's Unique Autograph Mystery
The piece discusses Gen Hancock's nomination editorial by Major Sidney Herbert of this city. It notes Hancock’s graceful acknowledgment and the difficulty in deciphering the general's peculiar signature. A Georgia papers inquiry led to misreadings by Major Jones, showing the signature's unreadable nature.
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Gen. Hancock
Cincinnati
Sidney Herbert
Hancock
Georgia
Jones
Col. Barnett
Turtle Soup Trade Across Americas and West Indies
The article notes extensive production of turtle soup in the United States and West Indies. A Key West factory processes over 800,000 yearly, employing many workers and vessels to catch and prepare turtles. Jamaica and Barbados also run thriving turtle soup businesses.
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America
Antilles
Key West
Florida
Jamaica
Barbadoes
West India Islands
Alo
Four Letter from Columbus Aug 3 85
Columbus Ga August 3 1885 Dean Sin Your Georgia Cil Hemedy is selling very well and we are yet to hear of a case that it has not died Brasnox Gansor wholesale Draggists report strong demand for the remedy amid wholesale activity and continued sales growth
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Columbus
Columbus, Ga
Dean Sin
Georgia
Ice Palace Built by Norwegian Ice Cutter in Omaha
A Norwegian immigrant in Omaha built an ice palace using stacked ice cakes with tar paper interior to insulate a stove. The structure sits near the Burlington and Missouri tracks on river bottoms and houses the ice cutter, his wife, and two children, who live there as comfortably as in a regular house.
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Nebraska
Omabs
Fire destroys Cooper residence in Cuthbert area
At 8 80 last night a fire on Lumpkin street gutted the new and elegant residence of Rev. W H Cooper. Mr Rogers, pastor of the Baptist church, occupied the house and was away at a musical concert when the blaze started in the kitchen. Strong winds fed the flames, destroying the building and contents. Mrs Rogers and several children escaped with only a trunk or two. The house was insured about 1700 dollars, but household furniture was a total loss for Mr Rogers.
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Cuthbert
Qurasert
Lumpkin Street
W. H. Cooper
Rogers
The
Baptist Church
Clayton
Als
Cooper
Newspaper Grievance Sparks Namesake Confusion
In a Brooklyn Eagle item a man named Marcus H. Simpson a grain dealer at 814 Barley street is cited as fined for drunken street conduct. Simpson denies the report and claims he has been out of town, accusing the press of lying as a reporter misidentifies him with another man named Thomas Jones from Hannibal New Jersey.
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the Mendacious Press
Hardette
Brooklyn Eagle
Hallo
Simpson
Marcus H. Simpson
Barley Street
Thomas Jones
Hannibal
New Jersey
Houston City Little Bo nanza draws big prize
The Louisiana State Lottery drawing on January 12 in Houston produced a Third Capital Prize of 10,000 dollars. Three-fifths of the tickets sold here. J O C Kleinfelder & Co held a fifth and Mr Broetzman who runs a Gambrinus saloon lunch counter held another fifth, each drawing 2000 dollars. A final fifth yielded 1000 dollars. Houston (Texas) Post, June 17.
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Houston
J. OC. Kleinfelder & Co
Broetzman
Gambrinus
Texas
Hall's Georgia Chill Remedy Endorsed by State Figures
Personal endorsements from Judge T J Simmons of the Macon circuit Col L F Livingston President Georgia State Agricultural Society Hon F B Johnson Mayor pro tem of Macon Col Lee Feagin of Houston county and many top citizens praise Hall's Georgia Chill Remedy as a certain cure Sold in Americus by Dr E J Eldridge and Davenport & Bro.
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T. J. Simmons
Macon
L. F. Livingston
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Eastman appoints new postmaster at Eastman Georgia
Eastman Georgia February 9 on recommendation of Hon C F Crisp E J Pescock appointed Postmaster at this place Mrs C BR Armstrong will retire noting he has discharged duties efficiently for several years U S Senators Blshr Frye and Colquitt are among the abstinent Senate members
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Eastman
C. F. Crisp
E J. Pescock
C. BR. Armstrong
U. S
Blshr. Frye
Colquitt
Senate
The Manufacture of Sealskin Sacques
A historical overview describes sealskin sacque making from London dyeing to final garment. It notes two dye processes with a gray bake, diligent handwork especially by women, and a careful inspection for flaws on the skin side. Imperfections require precise stitching and patchless seams, with a final pattern cut and lining completing the garment.
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London
New York Star
New Tanning Method Claims Advantages
An Australian inventor introduces a soap oil and carbolic acid tanning process said to surpass traditional methods. A railway station will be built at ancient Babylon with patent medicine advertisements as a symbolic wall inscription. The average age of the British public is unclear in this fragment.
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Emerson
New York
Paris
Debove
New York Sun
Babylon
Parker's Tonic Praised by Mrs Shultz in Kansas ad
A medicinal testimonial from Mrs. D. Shultz of Louisville Kansas extols Parker's Tonic. The letter claims it cured heart disease nervous debility and sinking spells and urges readers to try the remedy. Prepared by Mirorx & as New York and sold by druggists in large bottles.
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Parker
Kansas
Colorado
D. Shultz
Louisville
Kanens
P.O
Parker's Tonic
Mirorx & As
N. Ys
Druguists Jn
Man and Beast Mustang Liniment Exceeds Expectations
A brief note highlights the enduring appeal of Man and Beast Mustang Liniment described as older than most men and increasingly used each year, signaling growing consumer reliance on this product.
Guardian's Sale in Sumter County Georgia
Guardian L A Catcaing announces a sale of land in Sumter County at the courthouse door in Americus on the first Tuesday in February. The property is part of Lot No 184 in the 27th District, west of Muckalee Creek, excluding railroad right of way used by Americus Preston and Lumpkin Railway. Property owned by William F Mirnie Rhett and Jesse Green, minors. January 5, 1886.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Court of Ordinary
Court House
City of
William F
Mirinie Rhett
Jesse
Green
L. A. Catcaing
Tda Guardian
Letters of Administration for Jordan Cook in Forsken County
F N Cook filed for Letters of Administration on the estate of Jordan Cook, late of Forsken County. Objections must be filed by March term of Ordinary's Court, to be held on the first Monday in March, why letters should not be granted. Given January 26, 1886 by ANC. SPEER, Ordinary.
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ANC. Speer
Georgia
Saumter County
M. H. Lowe
J. W. Hooks
Jouve
Bpeer
Sumtter County
T. E. Smith
E. Stickney
Concotate
Gronaia
Clara’ B. Mays Han
D. Mays
Court of Ordinary
Maron
Wy Hand
A. C. Speer
Mary A. Usry
Wm. Usry
A. O. Speer
Wesseren
B. B. Tallis
Penelope Tallis
Anid
Dred
Jona pBature
Webster county notices of tax sales and land levies
Tax sales will be held at the court door in Webster county to satisfy Superior Court and state tax liens. Listings include land lots numbers and acres across districts, with properties belonging to Terry, Miller, Covington, Dismukes, E Daniel, Wm Sully, Josiah Harrall and others, levied by H F Cosby for 1885 taxes and returned to the clerk.
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Webst
Mora
Joan
Superior Court
Sidconn
Bank of Auerton
Ty Terry
Posseynjon Totton
We County
Shaily Miller
Webster
Shelly Miller
H. F. Combs
Webster County
Thomas J. Covington
H. F. Coaby
W. H. D. Dismukes
Robert Dismukes
HF Quaby
L. C
Jutland
Webstermanly
E. Daniel
Ee Ten Tees
Coaby
Tater County
Sully Tatiaty
Tex Collec
Ooany
Twente
Tee
Webster Coanty
Josiah Harrall
H. F. Cosby
S. C
Ster County
Samuel Smith
Fife
George A
George A. Ammona
H. P. Coubey
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Morin
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Insane Asylum
California
Argentine Republi
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Argentine Republic
Man
Isaac A. Sheppard & Co
Baltimore
J. W. Sheffield &Co
Americus, G
William Lawrence
Gyles
Americus, Ga
A. T. Reogrs
Practical Gunsmith
Lamar Street
Successon
M. Eve
Lewis
Guardian
Geonota
Soaren
Clara B. Mayx
Jav
Bumter
Schley
Macoo
Dooly
Loot
Webster Counties
J. C. Mathews
Americas
J.N. Walker
Lwill
Webster Counyy
Webster Bheriff
Dan Davis, Sherif
Groror
Wensten
Preston
County
Geo. E. Dennard
Februaary
Riohland
N. G
Alston
Weston Johland
Andersonville High
Munro
Eeererre S
Bournalien
Clark
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